B.C. parents who lost their nine-year-old boy last week said the coroner told them their son's cause of death was likely a severe asthma attack exacerbated by smoky air.
Amber Vigh said her youngest son, Carter, died in the emergency room with his parents at his side at 7:20 p.m. PT last Tuesday.
Carter Vigh, 9, died on Tuesday. His parents say their son died after an asthma attack made more severe by wildfire smoke. "They didn't let their emotions get in the way throughout the whole thing, but when it was all said and done, they were a wreck."Amber and James said the coroner told them their son's cause of death was likely a severe asthma attack exacerbated by smoky air. The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed it is investigating the death, but a spokesperson said they could not comment further until the investigation is over.
Residents in parts of central and northern B.C. are experiencing extremely poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires burning across the region.
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